Hornelen mountain is located in western Norway, on the island of Bremangerlandet. Situated in the Nordfjord region of the country, the cliff is said to be the highest in all of Europe at 2,820 feet. Aside from the marked trail that is available for hikers to use that takes about 4 hours to complete, there is another option for those that are a bit more adventurous.
History is being made in space exploration. Last year it was announced that a four-person crew will conduct a spaceflight orbiting the Earth’s two poles for the first time. None of the crew has ever been in space before, although each brings a unique skill set to the team.
Norway has produced a number of great writers. Some have even been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, an honor that has been handed out since 1901. The most recent recipient of the award is Jon Fosse, who received the honor in 2023.
January 16 marks the day that Sons of Norway was founded in 1895. On that day 130 years ago, eighteen individuals signed the charter that made this organization official.
The Christmas season is upon us! For many, this time of year is full of traditions. Some traditions may have been passed down to us, while others we create along the way. Those of us from Scandinavian heritage may share some of the same traditions.
A holiday tradition.
Most, if not all of you have seen – and hopefully purchased – this year’s Sons of Norway Christmas ornament. Continuing in the tradition that started in 2009, our annual ornament is designed by a talented rosemaler in the style of their artistic training. The ornament this year was painted by Karen Van Loan of Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Bernt Balchen was born just outside of Kristiansand, Norway on October 23, 1899. He was known as a navigator, mechanical engineer, polar aviator and distinguished military leader in the course of his life.
If you said the word Hardanger to someone, they might follow up with the question, “Hardanger, what?” The word is associated with various things well-known and loved by Norwegians. One of its most well-known associations is with embroidery.
Over the last four years, there has been a major renovation and restoration underway at Astruptunet and its gardens.
